Function & Project Controller Gripen Support

Your role

You will be a member of the Test Equipment department management team and also act as project controller for support related contracts and projects.

Additional to this we see that you drive and participate in various way of working improvement initiatives across the BU.


You will be responsible for creating and maintaining financial business plans, budgets, forecasts, projects budgets, KPI:s and other financial reporting.

We expect you to recommend actions for improvement of profitability, way of working and project progress.


You will be involved in our Winning Business as well as in our Executing Business processes, to ensure short-term and long-term profitability.

You will be part of the BU finance team and report directly to the business unit head of finance. You will work in tight co-operation with department managers and project managers.


Your profile

We are looking for a driven, business minded and analytical controller, preferably with 5-10 years' experience within the controlling field.

As a person we would like to see:

* You have a solid financial background, business understanding, ability to work efficiently e.g prioritize as well as drive change when needed.
* You are flexible, structured, communicative and have high ability to prioritize.
* You look at the bigger picture, but have also an eye for detail
* You are confident in yourself and act with clear ethical values.



We are using Agresso, IFS Sherpa and Excel as our primary tools so experience within these systems is welcomed but not mandatory.


This position requires that you will be approved in a security screening in accordance with the Swedish Protective Security Act.

What you will be a part of

Gripen Support, a business unit within the business area Support and Services, is responsible for development and establishment of support solutions as well as for In-Service Support operations for the Gripen C/D and Gripen E/F systems.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and business minded individual with analytical skills, who is willing to get involved in our Gripen business and operations and wants a challenging and varied job.


You will be part of the BU finance team, as of today, consist of eight controllers and head of finance. In the daily work you will also work in tight cooperation with department managers and project managers.


Our culture requires flexibility in approach as well as having a can-do attitude. We put great emphasis on teamwork, communication, freedom and responsibility.


We apply ongoing selection for this recruitment which means that the position may be filled prior to the job ads expiration date. If you feel confident that you match the profile described above - please forward you application as soon as possible.



Closing date: 2021-02-14

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact the Recruiting Manager Andreas Åkerlind at andreas.akerlind@saabgroup.com

Welcome with your application!


If you aspire to help create and innovate whilst developing yourself in a challenging team setting, Saab may well have the perfect conditions for you to grow. We pride ourselves on a nurturing environment, where everyone is different yet we share the same goal - to help protect people.